December 20, 2012

Canadian coach Steve Spott and Scott Harrington talk during preparations for the world junior tournament in Ufa, Russia next week. (DARREN MAKOWICHUK/QMI AGENCY)

There was no hesitation for Steve Spott.

He'll have a few people in particular on his mind as he guides Canada into battle at the 2013 world junior championship in Ufa, Russia.

One is his late father, Martin.